Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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A Citizen in the City of God
Rev. William Walbrugh
This panel presentation will explore the experience of God from different perspectives. Panelists will describe their experiences of the different ways that God came to them, setting them free from ancient paradigms and making beliefs relevant for them in the new century.
W. P. Walbrugh - Main Presenter; Dr. Willa Boesak and Dr. Karel Anthonissen - Panelists
10:00 AM-11:30 AM IN SCIENCE 2.45 Awakened Life - Awakened World
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Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey; Rev. Howard E. Caesar; Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith; Rev. Richard D. Rogers; Rev. Sharon Connors; Rev. Dr. Christian Sorensen; Rev. Carol Carnes; Dr. David J. Walker
The New Thought movement has a radical and significant history in the American expression of Christianity. Called the "religion of healthy mindedness" by Harvard philosopher William James, the tradition was born nearly 150 years ago as a revolt against the rigid and repressive dogmas so prevalent in New England churches of that day. Movement founders and proponents were among the very first in this country to study metaphysical systems and draw significantly upon eastern philosophical influences. This presentation to leaders and constituents of all religious traditions will represent the leading edge of the New Thought lineage, coming together on this Occasion as the Association for Global New Thought (AGNT). founded in 1996. Among its constituent member churches are Unity, Religious Science, and non-denominational NT movements engaged in educational and social programs that are rooted in strong spiritual communities. The panel will explore the rapid expansion of these modern ministries, which have offered models for church growth, personal commitment to spiritual practice and activist contributions by these congregations to communities at large.
Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey is co-founder and Senior Minister of the Living Enrichment Center in Portland, Oregon. She is also the president of the Association for Global New Thought and serves on the Board of Directors for Radio for Peace International, New Dimensions Radio and Global Renaissance Alliance. She is the author of Building Your Field of Dreams. Rev. Howard E. Caesar is a Senior Minister of Unity Church of Christianity in Houston, Texas, since 1983. He is the recipient of the 1997 Voice of Unity award for his excellence in 20 years in radio and television butreach.
Dr. Michael Beckwith is a meditation teacher, creator and facilitator of the fe Visioning Process. He is also the founder and Senior Minister of Agape International Center of Truth, a 7,000 member church, and one the nation's largest multicultural, transdenominational, spiritual Communities.
ev. Richard Rogers is the Senior Minister of Unity of Phoenix. Through is leadership, passion and commitment, Unity of Phoenix has grown om 200 to approximately 1,500 people each week. Richard sees his trength as a speaker, teacher and counselor.
haron Connors has served as the Senior Minister of Unity Christ Church San Francisco for the past seven years. She is currently Chair of the oard of Trustees of the Association of Unity Churches
he Rev. Dr. Sorensen was born into Religious Science and is a lifelong udent of Metaphysics. He hosted a TV show for four years called Winds from the Sea" which was aired on the east and west coasts. He is e author of Catch the Spirit- Riding the Waves of Life and its recent quel, Catch the Spirit- Flying through Life.
rol Carnes has been the ordained Minister of Religious Science ernational for 12 years. She is the Senior Minister of the Center for sitive Living in Sarasota, Fl. She has also served on the Board of rectors of RSI.
David Walker is the Pastor of the Los Angeles Church of Religious dience and President of Religious Science international. He is a writer for reative Thought Magazine, Religious Science International, and his bok, The Encouraging Word, is about to go into its second printing.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.73
Circle of Hearts
Mr. Roy LittleSun
Creation of the global common ground through the Circle of Hearts Medicine Wheel can be independently initiated by any individual. Complementary teachings based on the One Law of Creation.
Roy LittleSun initiated the Circle of Hearts, and has been traveling around the world to help build it. His spiritual quest led to his studies with Titus Quomayumptewa, a Hopi elder and shaman. He has also created several ceremonies which activate the Wheel and offers complementary teachings depending on people's desire for involvement.
10:00 AM-10:45 AM IN TECHNIKON AMPHITHEATRE
Creativity within Christian Prayer: Stillness in Movement
Mrs. Lindsay Wakeford
This workshop will invite participants to engage in prayer to different kinds of music. These individual prayers will be followed by very simple dances which the group will do together. The dance will be followed by a guided meditation. This workshop offers participants a chance to reflect on their common experiences, and share in supportive listening groups. Lindsay Wakeford has always loved movement and dancing. Trained in Zambia, she has taught ballet, tap and jazz dance. She currently leads groups in prayer through movement to music included dunng retreats, and guided meditations for the Foundation Course in Christian Spirituality at the Centre for Christian Spirituality in Cape Town.
10:00 AM-11:00 AM IN SCIENCE 2.70
"Dharma" University of the Sublime Values of Human Life
Bhupendra Kumar Modi
Respect of all religions is Dharma. Dharma applies to all human beings. It sustains life. It does not create conflict. The word 'Dharma' cannot be defined. It can only be explained. Religions pass away. Dharma does not change.
Chairman and President, Modicorp: Working President, Vishva Hindu Parishad; Vice President, Mahabodhi Society of India, representing Buddhists in India. Author of several books.
10:00 AM-11:30 AM IN SCIENCE 3.45
Earth Spirit of Africa
Wayne A. M. Visser
This lecture will explore the African Traditions and Cultures attitudes and beliefs regarding the sacredness of the Earth. This exploration will unfold through stories, myths, rituals, and description of belief systems. This lecture hopes to counteract the stereotypical association of Africans with environmental degradation.
Wayne A. M. Visser earned hie Master's in Human Ecology from Edinburgh in 1995. He is Cofounder and board member of the SANE Foundation. Writer of "Money Values," a regular column about the challenges of creating and ethical economy. Currently he is the environmental manager of the KPMG group of business consultants. He is also a member of the Unitarian Church.
ведения урока ја неумали что 10:00 AM-10:45 AM IN SCIENCE 2.65 The Five-Step Journey to Inner Peace Dr. Kim Le
The turning of the century denotes the inner shift of consciousness, especially to those who seek to bring balance to their lives while on the spiritual path. Participants will learn the
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